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HoYay! is an abbreviation for 'homoeroticism yay!' - which is why it often retains an exclamation mark. Refers to subtext between two (usually heterosexually identified) characters. Its first major use was in the Smallville fandom, referring particularly to the Clark/Lex sexual subtext.
"From last nights episode I think the directors are seeing the HoYay! goodness in the show too!"
HoYay! by Kazzi August 14, 2004
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implicit homosexual tension, esp. between two supposedly heterosexual people
Did anyone else sense the HoYay! between Grace and Karen on last night's "Will and Grace"?
HoYay! by actinium May 8, 2003
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OMG are you feeling the HoYay! love between Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband? They are so slashy.
HoYay! by M March 18, 2005
Homoeroticism Yay!
1-Homoerotic subtext in film, books or movies. Usually followed by a feeling of glee in the viewer. Can also relate to homoerotic films in general.
There is a lot of HoYay in the film The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Ewan McGregor is the king of Hoyay.
hoyay by 6th June 14, 2003
Noun, abbreviated from 'Homoeroticism, Yay!' The phrase originated from the television programme 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' and is used most commonly in various internet fandoms. It can also be an exclamation of glee.

The word is used to describe a homoerotic or homoromantic subtext between two characters, generally on a television show. Where one sees HoYay is, of course, extremely subjective, though in some cases it can be canon, not just subtext, as in the episode of 'Angel' wherein Spike says 'Angel and I were never intimate... apart from that one time.'
'Did you see "House" last night? The HoYay was palpable!'

'Those two totally bring the HoYay.'

'Ahh! HoYay!'
HoYay by Culumacilinte October 26, 2007
It is something people say when they are feeling random. Some people also say "Can i get a hoyaa"
"CAN I GET A HOYAA"
Other person: "No."
Other person 2: HOYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Hoyaa by Rebel_Harlie December 20, 2017
Hoyah is an expression of excitement. You say hoyah whenever something good or cool happens. It's roots come from the Boon Goon's.
Guy #1: Dude I just got accepted into Harvard Law School.

Guy #2: HOYAH!!!!
Hoyah by Kevin Gough March 26, 2010